Collection: Mail Order

Mail Order patterns made sewing stylish clothes easy for people who didn't live near big stores, so that anyone with a mailbox could keep up with the latest trends. Anne Adams and Marian Martin were the most popular. Spadea Patterns (1950-1976) sold high-end international looks, such as Ceil Chapman. Brands like Prominent Designer and Modes Royale were even more upscale, using special catalogs to reach their customers.